Description
Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Stew delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender chicken with rich, savory herbs and vegetables. Warm spices and slow-simmered ingredients promise a delightful meal you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
Soups and Liquid Base:
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups (380 grams) instant white rice
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, sliced into pats
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into uniform, bite-sized cubes approximately 1 inch in diameter. Season the meat with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to enhance its flavor profile.
- Transfer the cubed chicken into the slow cooker and create a foundation by adding water, instant rice, and three varieties of cream soups (chicken, celery, and mushroom). Thoroughly blend the ingredients to ensure even distribution and consistent texture.
- Strategically place thin butter slices across the surface of the mixture. As the stew cooks, the butter will gradually melt, infusing the dish with rich, creamy undertones.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the stew to simmer for approximately 6-8 hours. Alternatively, use the oven method at 400°F for 60-75 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked and rice reaches tender consistency.
- Upon completing the cooking process, gently stir the stew to integrate all components. Verify the chicken’s doneness and rice’s tenderness. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- Allow the stew to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This resting period enables flavor melding and allows the texture to slightly thicken, creating a more cohesive and satisfying dish.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for deeper flavor complexity and aromatic richness.
- Consider using low-sodium cream soups to control salt levels and make the dish healthier.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa and use gluten-free cream soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hour (on high) or 8 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg